151: Jayda G, Grammy-Nominated DJ & Marine Toxicologist on Blue Carbon Documentary
Matt Matern speaks with grammy-nominated DJ and marine toxicologist, Jayda G, about her new environmental documentary, Blue Carbon.
150: Saving the Amazon with Daniel Gutierrez: Indigenous Wisdom Meets Modern Conservation
Daniel Gutierrez, CEO of Saving the Amazon, emphasizes the critical need for global collaboration, indigenous involvement, and significant investment in conservation efforts to combat deforestation and safeguard the Amazon.
149: Jared Lipworth’s ‘Wild Hope’: From Jane Goodall to Global Indigenous Stories
Jared Lipworth talks about using storytelling for conservation, highlighting the "Wild Hope" series & projects like the Billion Oyster Project to inspire environmental action.
148: Katrick Technologies and Karthik Velayutham’s Oscillating Turbine Revolution
Karthik Velayutham discusses Katrick Technologies' oscillating wind turbines, a sustainable innovation transforming renewable energy in complex environments.
147: Steve Fambro’s Aptera: Pioneering the Future of Solar Electric Vehicles
Matt Matern talks with Steve Fambro, CEO of Aptera, about the company's innovative approach to electric vehicles (EVs).
146: Captain Paul Watson’s War on Illegal Whaling: A Hero’s Journey
Matt speaks with Captain Paul Watson, the star of Whale Wars, a founder of Sea Shepherd and Greenpeace, to discuss his dedicated efforts against illegal whaling and fishing.
145: Revolutionizing Recycling: Zachary Kirstein’s Ocean Recovery Group Mission
Matt Matern speaks with Zachary Kirstein, CEO of Ocean Recovery Group, about recycling efforts, particularly in the Dominican Republic.
144: “Eating Our Way to Extinction,” with Gerard Bisshop and Mark Galvin: Urgent Action Needed on Animal Agriculture
Matt, Gerard Bisshop & Mark Galvin discuss "Eating Our Way to Extinction," stressing urgent action to address animal agriculture's impact on deforestation, climate change. They advocate plant-based diets & activism for change.
143: Heal the Bay’s CEO Tracy Quinn Unveils Climate Change’s Aquatic Impact
Tracy Quinn, the CEO of Heal the Bay, discusses the impact of climate change on water sources and storm water capture initiatives like Measure W which is putting $300M/year into capturing this storm water!
142: Breaking Boundaries: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant’s Journey from Urban Upbringing to ‘Wild Kingdom’ Host
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, host of "The Wild Kingdom" and author of "Wildlife," shares her remarkable journey from childhood fascination with nature shows to breaking stereotypes as a black woman in the environmental movement.
Matt talks with Caleigh Wells, a reporter covering climate, environment, and public health, about her podcast, "The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast."
140: Paul Bledsoe, Clinton White House Insider Turned Climate Activist
Paul Bledsoe, former Clinton White House official, discusses urgent climate issues, methane reduction, global cooperation, and Biden's climate plan in a comprehensive interview with Matt Matern.
139: Visions2030: Navigating Climate Solutions Through Lumisphere Experiences
Chris Hayes, and Elizabeth Thompson discuss Visions2030's Lumisphere experience, addressing climate anxiety and promoting positive climate action. The immersive project in geodesic domes targets 18-34-year-olds, encouraging imagination and envisioning positive futures.
138: Clean Energy Breakthrough: Tony Pan Unveils Modern Hydrogen’s Innovations
Tony Pan, the CEO of Modern Hydrogen, discusses the company's world shaking technology of converting natural gas, CH4, into clean hydrogen while sequestering carbon in the form of carbon black, a valuable material used in various products like asphalt.
137: A Vision for Change: Marianne Williamson on a Fossil-Free Future, Creating a Department of Peace, & more!
Marianne Williamson criticizes Joe Biden's environmental policies, urging for a moral approach to climate change. She calls for mass mobilization, transformative leadership, and global action, suggesting tariffs to encourage sustainable practices.
136: Senator Ben Allen Advocates SB54 for Recycling, Carbon Tax, Solar
Matt and Senator Ben Allen discuss SB54, a key California bill targeting plastic pollution through recycling mandates. He emphasizes collaboration among environmental groups, local governments, and industry for extended producer responsibility.
135: Sally Uren, Chief Executive of Form for the Future
Dr. Sally Uren is Chief Executive of Forum for the Future. Sally leads the Forum's mission to create a just and regenerative future. She is laser focused when it comes to transforming how the world thinks about, produces, consumes, and values both food and energy.
134: Dr. Lisa Levin & James McFarlane, Seabed Mining
Is seabed mining the answer? Matt speaks with Dr. Lisa Levin, Distinguished Professor Emerita at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, who specializes in biological oceanography, and James McFarlane, Chief Operating Officer of Strategic Robotic Systems who brilliantly weighs in on this crucial matter.
133: Saxon Metzger, Solar Project Development Manager of NuLife Power Services
Join Matt with Saxon Metzger, Solar Project Development Manager of NuLife Power Services. He is passionate about solar sustainability on top of being a Professor of sustainable business.
132: Sean Willmore, Thin Green Line, & Candor Bourne, Friends of Bonobos
Listen in to a very unique show, with Candor Bourne, Director or Conservation Partnerships at Friends of Bonobos and Sean Willmore, Founder and Director The Thin Green Line Foundation.
131: Sara Barth, Executive Director & Laura McClendon, Director of Land Conservation – Sempervirens Fund
Matt speaks with Sarah Barth and Laura McClendon from Sempervirens, an organization dedicated to protecting redwood forests in California. They discuss the Redwoods' role in sequestering carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change mitigation.
130: Zach Frankel & Nick Halberg of Utah Rivers Council
Matt Matern speaks with Zachary Frankel and Nick Halberg from the Utah Rivers Council. The discussion covers the council's efforts to safeguard rivers from proposed dams, the significance of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, water usage challenges, conservation initiatives, and the need to reconsider the valuation and usage of water.
129: Paul Hawken, Executive Director of the Project Drawdown Non-Profit
Listen in as Paul Hawken gives a master class in how to HEAL THE PLANET and our SOCIETY. Paul has written numerous books including Regeneration-Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. Paul founded Project Drawdown.
128: Environment Lawyer Durwood Zaelke, Grizzled Veteran of the Climate Wars
Listen in as environmental attorney, Durwood Zaelke, sounds the alarm about methane and other common sense concerns in the fight against "global boiling."
